North American Energy Infrastructure Act

American Energy Partners Announces Name Change to American Environmental Partners Effective October 30, 2023

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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CANONSBURG, PA, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – American Energy Partners, Inc. (“American Energy”) (PINK: AEPT), an environmental service company, is pleased to announce it will be changing its name to American Environmental Partners, Inc. effective October 30, 2023.

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  • CANONSBURG, PA, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – American Energy Partners, Inc. (“American Energy”) (PINK: AEPT), an environmental service company, is pleased to announce it will be changing its name to American Environmental Partners, Inc. effective October 30, 2023.
  • America Energy filed for the name change with FINRA on October 12, 2023.
  • American Energy Partners, Inc. (AEPT) is a conglomerate holding company.
  • American Energy provides shareholder value through the acquisition and growth of environmental services.

Granite Telecommunications Chief Administrative Officer Michael B. Galvin to Speak at INCOMPAS Show on October 10

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Granite Telecommunications, the nation's premier multilocation provider for communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, today announced that Chief Administrative Officer, Michael B. Galvin, will be speaking at the 2023 INCOMPAS Show in Tampa, Florida.

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  • The panel will also feature BroadLAND USA leadership – INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering and Former FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn.
  • According to the Federal Communications Commission, more than 8.5 million households and small businesses in the U.S. lack access to high-speed internet.
  • Internet for All is a national priority and Granite is a committed partner in delivering on the promise of the bipartisan Infrastructure Act," said Galvin.
  • "INCOMPAS is the home for new ideas that reshape our industry through proven competition and innovation policy that drive economic growth.

No Recession, but the UCLA Anderson Forecast Foresees a Weak U.S. Economy in 2024

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For three consecutive quarters, the UCLA Anderson Forecast presented two potential scenarios for the U.S. and California economies. One path anticipated aggressive inflation-fighting action by the Federal Reserve that would push the economy into a mild, near-term recession, the other allowed for less impact from the Fed's interest rate increases that would result in a slowing economy and no recession. While many economists held fast to a recession prediction, the UCLA Anderson Forecast viewed it as a 50-50 proposition.

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  • While many economists held fast to a recession prediction, the UCLA Anderson Forecast viewed it as a 50-50 proposition.
  • UCLA Anderson Forecast: Weak economy in '24, but no recession.
  • In the latest U.S. report, the UCLA Anderson Forecast foresees a weak economy in 2024, followed by a return to trend growth rates, albeit below trend GDP levels, in 2025.
  • As in the national forecast, the current UCLA Anderson Forecast for California sees no recession in the near term.

GCM Grosvenor to Join Vesper Energy as New Strategic Partner

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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GCM Grosvenor, a global alternative asset management solutions provider, joins the existing investor group for Vesper Energy, led by Magnetar Capital ("Magnetar"), an alternative asset manager.

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  • GCM Grosvenor, a global alternative asset management solutions provider, joins the existing investor group for Vesper Energy, led by Magnetar Capital ("Magnetar"), an alternative asset manager.
  • The investment will advance Vesper Energy's growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, solar and energy storage, and standalone energy storage projects.
  • "This partnership represents an exciting development for Vesper," said Vesper Energy President and Chief Executive Officer Craig Carson.
  • "We believe the Vesper Energy management team is uniquely positioned to capitalize on a significant clean energy market opportunity given their proven track record of developing, operating, and commercializing utility-scale carbon-free generation and energy storage facilities," said GCM Grosvenor Managing Director Matt Rinklin.

Winston & Strawn Adds Scott Delaney as Partner in Dallas

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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DALLAS, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the addition of Scott Delaney as a partner in the firm's Dallas office.

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  • DALLAS, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the addition of Scott Delaney as a partner in the firm's Dallas office.
  • "Adding Scott further strengthens Winston's place as one of the go-to firms for adeptly managing complex energy transactions," said Bryan Goolsby, Dallas office managing partner.
  • Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald said, "Scott will be a welcome addition as we continue to meet our energy clients' legal and business needs."
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices located throughout North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

Infrastructure Act Rollout Faces Serious Execution Challenges Among Public Procurement and Supply Chain Partners, Ivalua Study Shows

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Bill but its ultimate success hinges on the function of procurement," said Jarrod McAdoo, Smart Public Procurement Expert , Ivalua.

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  • Bill but its ultimate success hinges on the function of procurement," said Jarrod McAdoo, Smart Public Procurement Expert , Ivalua.
  • "As part of the IIJA rollout, procurement and supplier partners face serious challenges putting IIJA into action and putting the funds to work.
  • Procurement partnerships are critical to execution: 67% of public procurement leaders partner with other procurement or government agencies to maximize the impact of federal funds.
  • Ivalua commissioned an independent research firm to survey 200 United States public procurement budget owners about their plans for using federal funds in 2023.

USA Energy Workers Hosts 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration and Tree Dedication

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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USA Energy Workers , an organization founded by Scott Angelle to elevate and celebrate the contributions of USA energy workers, today held its third annual Balancing the 3Es Earth Day Worker Appreciation and Celebration.

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  • USA Energy Workers , an organization founded by Scott Angelle to elevate and celebrate the contributions of USA energy workers, today held its third annual Balancing the 3Es Earth Day Worker Appreciation and Celebration.
  • Participants enjoyed a sunrise blessing, tree dedication; and received educational resources on how to protect our environment through reducing, reusing, and recycling by Parish Proud and USA Energy Workers at Earth Day Zydeco Breakfast, with featured musician Horace Trahan at Buck and Johnny’s Restaurant.
  • Our USA Energy Workers do it better than anyone on the planet and we are certain, as the truth is made known, more and more Americans will come to value and appreciate the contributions of our USA Energy Workers.
  • As we celebrate Earth Day 2023, let us take a moment to thank our USA Energy Workers and refocus our national energy policy on the advantages of American Energy.

HTFL and First Cover Sponsor for Inaugural EF Hutton Global Conference: Where Talk Meets Action

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Along with HTFL and First Cover, esteemed companies such as Loeb & Loeb LLP, UHY LLP, Morgan Stanley, NASDAQ, and S&P Global are also sponsoring the conference.

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  • Along with HTFL and First Cover, esteemed companies such as Loeb & Loeb LLP, UHY LLP, Morgan Stanley, NASDAQ, and S&P Global are also sponsoring the conference.
  • EF Hutton, the host of this conference, is a highly-regarded investment bank specializing in the IPO and SPAC market.
  • Offering clients a comprehensive suite of services, EF Hutton covers the entire lifecycle of a SPAC, from formation to merger.
  • Another sponsor of the EF Hutton Global Conference, First Cover, is a New York-based risk, compliance, and corporate services provider.

NiSource Joins NAESAD To Secure Critical Infrastructure Software

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural gas and electric company NiSource (NYSE: NI) today became the latest investor-owned utility to join the North American Energy Security Assurance Database (NAESAD). Through NAESAD, NiSource, American Electric Power (AEP), Avangrid, and Fortress Information Security securely share the latest essential information on software products managing mission-critical applications for the U.S. energy industry.

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  • NAESAD will provide the energy industry with a comprehensive Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) repository for every vendor.
  • In close collaboration with forward-looking software providers, NAESAD enables critical infrastructure companies to identify, triage, and remediate the most impactful and destructive risks.
  • "SBOMs are an important tool in our work to secure our most critical assets," said Carla Donev, NiSource Vice President of Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer.
  • NiSource joins NAESAD less than one month after the White House unveiled its 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy earlier this month.

Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) Has Technology To Protect the Nation's Power Grid

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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With the frequency of attacks increasing, electric companies have taken steps to mitigate threats and reduce challenges to the nation's power grid.

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  • With the frequency of attacks increasing, electric companies have taken steps to mitigate threats and reduce challenges to the nation's power grid.
  • Attacks on substations are of high concern due to the damage they cause to transformers, which are an essential component of power grids.
  • has developed the technology (GroundAware® radar systems) to help utility companies protect against orchestrated power grid attacks and routine intrusions resulting in thefts, vandalism and other damage.
  • For compliance with CIP-014 and to protect substations that comprise the power grid, O.W.L.